Enjoying this breakdown? Want to learn more? Want to connect with me and other film makers??? Join THE BACKLOT! A filmmaking community I created: AVAILABLE NOW!!! https://backlot.imaginethatfilms.com -------------------------------------------------- Video Description: Ever wonder what it takes to edit one of the biggest shows on TV? In this video, I break down my complex Avid Media Composer timeline for Stranger Things: Chapter Nine – The Piggyback. From multi-layered VFX to track organization, I walk you through how massive Hollywood shows come together in the cutting room. What you’ll see in this video: •Behind-the-scenes of a REAL Avid timeline •How we handle massive scenes with lots of VFX •Tips for pro-level organization and workflow •My favorite shortcuts and survival tricks Whether you're an aspiring editor, a fan of the show, or just love seeing how big productions are made — this deep dive is for you. Drop a comment if you want me to break down more sequences or dive into other tools like DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, or sound design workflows. Subscribe for more industry-level filmmaking & editing content! Don’t forget to hit the bell so you never miss an upload. #StrangerThings #AvidMediaComposer #VideoEditing #HollywoodEditor #PostProduction #BehindTheScenes #strangerthingstimeline -------------------------------------------------- STORY-BOARDING VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UFfdtkL7eXs?list=PLNXTovi1JXOCGMtxK2qKZIjMXbuxZagRA OFFICE MAKEOVER VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Cdzzc_4ofZ8?list=PLNXTovi1JXOCGMtxK2qKZIjMXbuxZagRA -------------------------------------------------- •• Use Code: IMAGINE50 And get 30 days free + 2 months at 50% off on all Monthly plans https://share.epidemicsound.com/imaginethatSEP25 •• Get 50% off a 1 year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Pro https://bhpho.to/3WWwy0R Gear I Use: https://kit.co/imaginethat The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/imaginethatfilms FB: https://www.facebook.com/ImagineThatFilmsInc **DISCLAIMER:** Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It does, however, help the channel. Thanks for your support!

🎬 Join The Backlot filmmaking community: https://backlot.imaginethatfilms.com Video Description: After nearly a decade working on Stranger Things, I’m saying goodbye to Hawkins. In this video, I reflect on my journey working on the series from Season 3 through the final season. I share the story of the phone call that changed my life, the people who shaped this experience, the creative challenges we faced, and what it meant to be part of a show that became a global cultural phenomenon. This is a personal farewell. A look back at the long nights in the edit bay, the collaboration, the pressure, the sacrifices, and the gratitude I feel for the incredible team behind Stranger Things. From world premieres to some of the most complex visual effects work of my career, this show has been a defining chapter of my life. I also share what’s next for me, including upcoming projects, relocating to New York, and launching The Backlot, a filmmaking community built to share real Hollywood workflows, education, and collaboration with the next generation of storytellers. Thank you to everyone who supported Stranger Things over the years, and to the filmmakers, artists, and fans who made this journey unforgettable. A part of me will always be in Hawkins. -------------------------- The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/imaginethatfilms FB: https://www.facebook.com/ImagineThatFilmsInc

Join THE BACKLOT filmmaking community: AVAILABLE NOW!!! https://backlot.imaginethatfilms.com Season 4 Timeline Breakdown: https://youtu.be/RXlM8sI18LI?list=PLNXTovi1JXOCGMtxK2qKZIjMXbuxZagRA Video Description: I’ve spent the last two and a half years working in post-production on Stranger Things Season 5, and in this video I’m finally revealing a piece of the process most people never get to see: The real editing timelines. Every episode starts the same way: A blank timeline in Avid Media Composer. No clips, no sound, no music. Just potential. Then footage comes in. Moments get found. Scenes begin to form. Structure appears. And eventually, an episode becomes something real. In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, I show: The actual Stranger Things Season 5 edit timelines How a professional timeline evolves during post-production How editors build story, pacing, and emotion in the cut What Netflix-level organization and workflow looks like If you’re learning editing, filmmaking, or want to see how major shows are built behind the curtain, this video is for you. - Subscribe for weekly Hollywood-level editing and VFX insights - Join The Backlot (my filmmaking community): https://backlot.imaginethatfilms.com #StrangerThingsSeason5 #VFXEditor #Avid #FilmEditing #HollywoodEditor -------------------------- Other Gear I Use: https://kit.co/imaginethat The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/imaginethatfilms FB: https://www.facebook.com/ImagineThatFilmsInc **DISCLAIMER:** Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It does, however, help the channel. Thanks for your support!

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- Answering Your Questions About Editing Stranger Things After my last deep dive into the Stranger Things editorial timeline, the response was incredible — and so were your questions. In this follow-up video, I sit down to answer as many of them as I can. From my timeline structure to visual effects workflow, I'm pulling back the curtain on how one of the biggest shows on Netflix comes together behind the scenes. - Want to go even further? Join the waitlist for Backlot, my up and coming members-only space for exclusive editing tutorials, VFX breakdowns, and professional insights. Get on the waitlist now and be the first to get notified when it launches! 🎬 Join The Backlot, my exclusive film making community: https://backlot.imaginethatfilms.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Video Moments: 01:07 - Editing 14:54 - VFX 17:55 - Career 23:05 - Misc 26:38 - Upcoming ------------------------------------------------------------ - Use Code: IMAGINE50 And get 30 days free + 2 months at 50% off on all Monthly plans https://share.epidemicsound.com/imaginethatfilmAUG25 Gear I Use: https://kit.co/imaginethat The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/imaginethatfilms **DISCLAIMER:** Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It does, however, help the channel. Thanks for your support! #StrangerThings #VideoEditing #HollywoodEditor #ImagineThatFilms

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Step into a shadowy world of glamour, danger, and irresistible charm. In this film noir–inspired music video, a sultry vampire seductress prepares for her long, deep sleep—but not before indulging in one final, unforgettable meal. As the clock ticks toward midnight, she gets dolled up in vintage style, slipping into her role as the perfect hostess. When an unsuspecting visitor knocks, he's drawn into her web of allure and mystery. What begins as an innocent encounter quickly turns into a deadly dance of hunger and lust. His heart becomes her “steak dinner,” his blood her “wine,” in this cheeky, sexy, and wickedly fun ode to classic vampire tales with a glamorous twist. Dark. Seductive. Delicious. Sink your teeth in. Director: Brad Tobler Cinematographer: Gareth Taylor Vampire: Marnee McClellan Victim: Tyler Philips Production Designer: Erik MacRay Production By: Imagine That Films Produced By: Matt Brannon Music By: Hot Mondy Gear we use: https://www.kit.co/imaginethat The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/imaginethatfilms FB: https://www.facebook.com/ImagineThatFilmsInc

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